One Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a simple and delicious dish that is full of so much goodness! It's comforting, flavorful, and made without gluten or dairy.

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Why you'll love this recipe!

Easy - This is such an easy one-pot meal for busy weeknights! It doesn't take long to prepare, and everything cooks in one pot for easy cleanup. (Even the pasta!)

Tasty - Because everything cooks together in one pot, the chicken is tender, the pasta has great flavor, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. It's definitely a family favorite!

Allergy Friendly - For this Healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, I used chicken stock and full fat coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative in place of whole milk or cheese. The pasta is made from rice which also makes this dish gluten-free!

If you love chicken & pasta recipes like this, you'll also love my Gluten-Free Chicken Parm, Balsamic Mushroom Chicken Pasta, and Pesto Pasta with Asparagus and Chicken.

🍴Ingredient Notes

• Chicken Tenders - You can also use chicken breast cut into strips or boneless skinless chicken thighs.
• Gluten-Free Spaghetti - For this recipe I used Jovial brown rice spaghetti, but any gluten-free spaghetti will work.
• Chicken Broth - Any chicken broth or chicken stock will work with this recipe. You can even use homemade broth!
• Full Fat Coconut Milk - This is my favorite dairy-free alternative for milk or heavy cream! It makes the sauce creamy and delicious.
• Baby Spinach - Feel free to add more or less! I love sneaking greens into my pasta dishes. I used fresh spinach, but frozen would work too!
• Sweet Onion - Cut the onion into thin slices.
• Sundried Tomatoes - Make sure they're roughly chopped before cooking.
• Garlic - You can use fresh garlic cloves or premade minced garlic in a jar.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil - You can also swap for coconut oil or avocado oil, but I prefer using olive oil because it adds a nice flavor to this dish.
• Seasoning -You'll need red pepper flakes, salt, and dried basil.

🍴Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Cook Onions & Garlic

Pre-heat the pan to a medium heat and then add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 2: Add in Chicken & Seasoning

Next, add in the chicken. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and dried basil. Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side.

Step 3: Add in Broth, Milk, & Tomatoes

Once the chicken is cooked 90% through, add in the sundried tomatoes, 1 cup of chicken broth, and the entire 13.5 ounce can of full fat coconut milk. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

Step 4: Add in Uncooked Pasta & Broth

Then add in the uncooked pasta and the rest of the chicken broth. Push the pasta so it is completely submerged in the sauce. Cover and let simmer for a few minutes.

Step 5: Stir in Spinach

Finally, stir in the spinach and let the dish cook uncovered until pasta is al dente. Serve hot!

Expert Tips

• Let the pasta simmer in the sauce covered but stir occasionally so it doesn't stick together.
• The pasta will absorb the sauce, but you can add in extra broth when you reheat or if the dish has been sitting for a while.
• If you don't have dried basil, you can swap with Italian Seasoning.
• Do not overcook this dish, serve hot as soon as the pasta is al dente.

How to store leftovers

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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